00:48 AM IST: That's it. The match has been abandoned due to wet outfield and rain. There was no rain when the final call was made but the outfield was too soggy. The two teams will meet in Trinidad in the 2nd ODI on Sunday, August 11. That's it from us.

00:35 AM IST: We need to resume play by 1:30 AM IST for a 20-over match to get underway. It's not looking good at the moment as the dark clouds are looming over the stadium. The outfield looks very soggy. A few fans are still waiting in anticipation for some action. The umpires are taking a walk around the ground, having a look at the condition of the outfield.

00:32 AM IST: Good news is that the rain has stopped. West Indies were on 54 for 1 from 13 overs when the rain stopped play for the nth time in the day. There's a chance of 20-20 match from now. However, the outfield has taken a lot of water and the dark clouds are hanging over the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

00:08 AM IST: It's not good news for cricket fans. It has started to rain again. Just a short while ago, it looked bright but there was a threat of rain as the rain clouds were hanging over the Providence Stadium. Chances of resumption going down as the outfield might become very soggy if there's a another spell of shower.

23:55 PM IST: The cycle has resumed! Rain stops. Covers coming off. Ground staff on to the field to get the ground ready. The ground has taken a lot of water due to the rain in the last 30 minutes. The ground staff face a stern challenge. The outfield has taken a lot of water. We will wait for an official inspection.

23:33 PM IST: It's still raining in Guyana. "It seems to have slowed down a bit," says Graeme Swann on air. It has become a bit brighter than before. However, the outfield is taking a lot of water. The ground staff has covered the entire square this time after wet patches delayed play during the 1st rain break.
Not looking great here at the moment. The covers are back on and its continuing to rain. We will be back with an update soon #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/pyzkeCQ6WQ BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2019

23:15 PM IST: The rain is back. The sun was shining bright a few minutes ago but it is nowhere to be seen. It's pouring at the moment at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Another break and we will lose more overs. The wet patches had already created trouble and it's going to be a bigger cause of concern. Not good and the fans must certainly be disappointed and frustrated. HIDE AND SEEK!

23:08 PM IST: Even as rain played hide and seek and hampered the progress of play in the 1st ODI, the party did not stop at the stands as the crowd was enjoying the atmosphere. The DJs were playing their music and the fans were happy dancing to their tunes.
Chris Gayle and a member of the ground staff also joined Virat Kohli. (Read More)

23:06 PM IST: Shai Hope is at No. 3 for West Indies. The young batsman has been impressive for the senior national team. He joins Evin Lewis who is looking to attack. Meanwhile, India have brought on Ravindra Jadeja in the 12th over. Spin from both ends. There is turn but slow turn on this Guyana pitch.

23:04 PM IST: Chris Gayle's struggle comes to an end. He plays one on to his stumps in Kuldeep Yadav's 2nd over. The West Indies opener had scored 4 from 31 balls. He wasn't looking comfortable at all. Good breakthrough for India as Evin Lewis was putting pressure on the Indian bowlers.
.@imkuldeep18 strikes. Gets the big man Gayle. First wicket gone for the West Indies #TeamIndia #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/llCv1zsuP7 BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2019

22:54 PM IST: West Indies have come out after the rain break with a lot of intent. Evin Lewis is hitting boundaries at will. 15 runs from Khaleel Ahmed's first over. A six and 2 boundaries. Ordinary effort from the left-arm pacer. Meanwhile, India have introduced Kuldeep Yadav into the attack. Spin for the first time in the day, as early as the 9th over.

22:50 PM IST: Just a 3-over spell for Mohammed Shami. He has been replaced by left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed. Khaleel starts off poorly. He bowls one down the leg and Evin Lewis is happy to put it away. West Indies openers are looking busy after the rain break.

22:47 PM IST: The players are out on the field. It's 34-overs-a-side. India's target will be adjusted based on DLS method. The outfield is fine and the match is set to resume. Hopefully, there will no more interruptions due to the wet weather in Guyana.

22:19 PM IST: The umpires have had a good look at the wet patches near the bowling marks. They have now gone out of the field and are having a chat with the two captains. Rumours are that play might resume at 1 PM local time, 10:30 PM IST.

22:09 PM IST: Okay, we have some official news. There will be an official inspection at 12:45 PM local time, 10:15 PM IST. If the outfield that had puddles gets dried up in time, we might have a restart at 12:50 PM local time and 10:20 PM IST. The ground staff is working on the puddles and the umpires are with them. The sun is shining bright. Let's be hopeful of a restart on time, this time.

21:59 PM IST: Wet outfield causes another delay. The players and the umpires had come after the rain delay but there were some puddles which the umpires noticed after coming on. The players are leaving the field even as the groundstaff is working on fixing the puddles. We might lose more overs now.

21:52 PM IST: Kudos to the groundsmen, the match has resumed. The players are out on the field. The game has been reduced to 40-overs-a-side. Meanwhile, there is a slight delay in the restart because the umpires are checking on mini puddles in the outfield. The groundstaff is working on it.

21:35 PM IST: The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. The umpires are out in the middle, checking the puddles in the outfield. The smiles are back in the crowd as the play will resume soon if there is no more rain. The sky is clear as well.

21:27 PM IST: It's belting down in Guyana. The rain has returned to halt play. The umpires have quickly taken the players off. West Indies were 9 for 0 when it started pouring again. The clouds were hanging over even as the match started after a delayed toss. It belting down and the umbrellas are back in the crowd, the covers on the field.

21:19 PM IST: Mohammed Shami should have had Evin Lewis' wicket there. The India pacer trapped him in front from around the wicket and Shami went up in appeal. The on-field umpire though called it not out and the decision stayed as India did not go for the review. Repays showed that the ball would have gone on to hit the leg stump. THREE REDS!

21:15 PM IST: This has been a slow start from West Indies. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has delivered another tidy over. Just a run from his 2nd over after a maiden. Chris Gayle runs a quick single to keep the strike. Cautious start from the big man who is on the cusp of an ODI record.

21:06 PM IST: Top start for India. Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a maiden over to keep Chris Gayle quiet. Bhuvneshwar kept it tight and bowled the nagging line outside the off stump. Mohammed Shami from the other end.

21:01 PM IST: If you're used to seeing Jasprit Bumrah run up and jolt batsmen in ODI cricket, then you're up for some disappointment as he is not part of the ODI squad. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to open the bowling for India here. Chris Gayle takes the strike for West Indies who have Evin Lewis at the non-striker's end.

20:41 PM IST: The top surface looks damp, weather around, shortened game. The team batting second will have an advantage: Virat Kohli
We would have bowled as well. But this is an opportunity for our batsmen to get some runs, fresh series, fresh start. Need to execute our batting and bowling plans, we have spoken a lot about the team's future, need some batting partnerships and give ourselves some chance: Jason Holder

20:35 PM IST: Virat Kohli calls it right at the toss once agian. India have opted to bowl first at the Providence Stadium. The rain has gone and the crowd is starting to fill up. It's a good day for cricket in Guyana.

20:22 PM IST: Good news from Guyana! The rain has stopped and we have an official time for start of play.
Toss at 8:30 PM IST (11 AM local) and play to start at 9 PM IST (11:30 AM local). It will be 43-overs-a-side match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
It's all clear here in Guyana.
Toss at 11 AM local, 8.30 PM IST. Play to start at 11.30 AM local. It will be a 43 overs a side game.#WIvIND pic.twitter.com/zap40xeeFI BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2019

20:15 PM IST: The rain has stopped and the covers are being removed from the square. The pitch is still under the covers. The sun is shining bright but the rain clouds continue to remain as a threat. We should have the toss soon if it doesn't rain again at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
A contest between the cloud and at the moment here in Guyana. We are still waiting for the skies to clear #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/4EsQ1PvI1F BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2019

20:02 PM IST: The rain clouds are hanging over the Providence Stadium in Guyana. It's raining at the moment but the sun is out as well. The groundstaff is out in the middle. So are the umpires with umbrellas.

19:55 PM IST: Bad news! It's started drizzling again at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The covers are back on the field. We will start losing overs soon.

19:23 PM IST: More good news from Providence Stadium in Guyana. The ground staff is taking the covers off. Expect an official update on the resumption very soon.

19:18 PM IST: Good news folks! The rain has completely stopped and the sun has come out at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. The ground staff has started to clear the water that had collected in the outfield.
#WIvIND 1st ODI
Update: The rain has completely stopped and the ground-staff is clearing the water from the covers. Bright and sunny right now. Rajneesh Gupta (@rgcricket) August 8, 2019

18:56 PM IST: The groundstaff are out in the middle. It's looking a lot brighter than before. And the rain has stopped at the Providence Stadium. "It's going to take at least an hour or more before an official news from the middle," says Vivian Richards on air.

18:53 PM IST: Good news from Guyana. The rain has simmered down to a drizzle. But the outfield has taken a lot of water. The covers are very much out in the middle, covering the square. The players from the two teams are still at the dressing rooms. It's time for the first ODI contest between West Indies and India. However, the match has been delayed by the weather in Guyana. #WIAllIn #ItsOurGame #WIvIND #INDvWI #MenInMaroon #Rally pic.twitter.com/WkgEqxUHJe WIPA (@wiplayers) August 8, 2019

18:36 PM IST: It's pouring in Guyana. Puddles are forming. Only the square has been covered. The outfield isn't looking good at all. The players haven't even changed to their gears. Not good signs at the moment.

18:26 PM IST: It seems like toss will be delayed. Stay tuned for latest updates!
Heavy showers at the moment here in Guyana. We are waiting for the skies to clear #WIvIND pic.twitter.com/FJ6NStFIXl BCCI (@BCCI) August 8, 2019

18:21 PM IST: Chris Gayle is on the cusp of becoming most capped one day international player for West Indies piping Brian Lara if he plays today. With 11 more runs, Jamaican cricketer Gayle will again pip Lara to become highest run-getter for the West Indies in the format. But against India, Gayle's record hasn't been impressive. He had scored at an average with 18.57.

17:58 PM IST: There are 62 per cent chances of rain at 10AM in Guyana which may see a delayed start or an interruption right after the game starts at 9.30AM local time (7PM IST).
But after that the weather will clear up and should remain sunny and clear throughout the day which means we can expect a full game in Guyana on Thursday.

17:50 PM IST: Hello and welcome to the first game of the three-match ODI series between India and West Indies at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.
Riding high on confidence, team India will look to leave their disappointment behind with new faces in the team.

India vs West Indies 1st ODI Highlights: Match abandoned due to rain

August 09, 2019 00:48 IST

India vs West India 1st ODI Live Score: Rain played spoilsport in Guyana and the match was called off with just 13 overs of play on Thursday. Chris Gayle flopped with the bat as Kuldeep Yadav removed the West Indies opener early. The two teams will meet in the 2nd ODI at Port of Spain in Trinidad on Sunday, August 11.

That's it. The match has been abandoned due to wet outfield and rain. There was no rain when the final call was made but the outfield was too soggy. The two teams will meet in Trinidad in the 2nd ODI on Sunday, August 11. That's it from us.

We need to resume play by 1:30 AM IST for a 20-over match to get underway. It's not looking good at the moment as the dark clouds are looming over the stadium. The outfield looks very soggy. A few fans are still waiting in anticipation for some action. The umpires are taking a walk around the ground, having a look at the condition of the outfield.

Good news is that the rain has stopped. West Indies were on 54 for 1 from 13 overs when the rain stopped play for the nth time in the day. There's a chance of 20-20 match from now. However, the outfield has taken a lot of water and the dark clouds are hanging over the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

It's not good news for cricket fans. It has started to rain again. Just a short while ago, it looked bright but there was a threat of rain as the rain clouds were hanging over the Providence Stadium. Chances of resumption going down as the outfield might become very soggy if there's a another spell of shower.

The cycle has resumed! Rain stops. Covers coming off. Ground staff on to the field to get the ground ready. The ground has taken a lot of water due to the rain in the last 30 minutes. The ground staff face a stern challenge. The outfield has taken a lot of water. We will wait for an official inspection.

It's still raining in Guyana. "It seems to have slowed down a bit," says Graeme Swann on air. It has become a bit brighter than before. However, the outfield is taking a lot of water. The ground staff has covered the entire square this time after wet patches delayed play during the 1st rain break.

The rain is back. The sun was shining bright a few minutes ago but it is nowhere to be seen. It's pouring at the moment at the Providence Stadium in Guyana. Another break and we will lose more overs. The wet patches had already created trouble and it's going to be a bigger cause of concern. Not good and the fans must certainly be disappointed and frustrated. HIDE AND SEEK!

Even as rain played hide and seek and hampered the progress of play in the 1st ODI, the party did not stop at the stands as the crowd was enjoying the atmosphere. The DJs were playing their music and the fans were happy dancing to their tunes.

Chris Gayle and a member of the ground staff also joined Virat Kohli. (Read More)

Shai Hope is at No. 3 for West Indies. The young batsman has been impressive for the senior national team. He joins Evin Lewis who is looking to attack. Meanwhile, India have brought on Ravindra Jadeja in the 12th over. Spin from both ends. There is turn but slow turn on this Guyana pitch.

Chris Gayle's struggle comes to an end. He plays one on to his stumps in Kuldeep Yadav's 2nd over. The West Indies opener had scored 4 from 31 balls. He wasn't looking comfortable at all. Good breakthrough for India as Evin Lewis was putting pressure on the Indian bowlers.

West Indies have come out after the rain break with a lot of intent. Evin Lewis is hitting boundaries at will. 15 runs from Khaleel Ahmed's first over. A six and 2 boundaries. Ordinary effort from the left-arm pacer. Meanwhile, India have introduced Kuldeep Yadav into the attack. Spin for the first time in the day, as early as the 9th over.

Just a 3-over spell for Mohammed Shami. He has been replaced by left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed. Khaleel starts off poorly. He bowls one down the leg and Evin Lewis is happy to put it away. West Indies openers are looking busy after the rain break.

The players are out on the field. It's 34-overs-a-side. India's target will be adjusted based on DLS method. The outfield is fine and the match is set to resume. Hopefully, there will no more interruptions due to the wet weather in Guyana.

The umpires have had a good look at the wet patches near the bowling marks. They have now gone out of the field and are having a chat with the two captains. Rumours are that play might resume at 1 PM local time, 10:30 PM IST.

Okay, we have some official news. There will be an official inspection at 12:45 PM local time, 10:15 PM IST. If the outfield that had puddles gets dried up in time, we might have a restart at 12:50 PM local time and 10:20 PM IST. The ground staff is working on the puddles and the umpires are with them. The sun is shining bright. Let's be hopeful of a restart on time, this time.

Wet outfield causes another delay. The players and the umpires had come after the rain delay but there were some puddles which the umpires noticed after coming on. The players are leaving the field even as the groundstaff is working on fixing the puddles. We might lose more overs now.

1st ODI live: Players out in the middle, match reduced to 40-overs-a-side

Kudos to the groundsmen, the match has resumed. The players are out on the field. The game has been reduced to 40-overs-a-side. Meanwhile, there is a slight delay in the restart because the umpires are checking on mini puddles in the outfield. The groundstaff is working on it.

The rain has stopped and the covers are coming off. The umpires are out in the middle, checking the puddles in the outfield. The smiles are back in the crowd as the play will resume soon if there is no more rain. The sky is clear as well.

It's belting down in Guyana. The rain has returned to halt play. The umpires have quickly taken the players off. West Indies were 9 for 0 when it started pouring again. The clouds were hanging over even as the match started after a delayed toss. It belting down and the umbrellas are back in the crowd, the covers on the field.

Mohammed Shami should have had Evin Lewis' wicket there. The India pacer trapped him in front from around the wicket and Shami went up in appeal. The on-field umpire though called it not out and the decision stayed as India did not go for the review. Repays showed that the ball would have gone on to hit the leg stump. THREE REDS!

This has been a slow start from West Indies. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has delivered another tidy over. Just a run from his 2nd over after a maiden. Chris Gayle runs a quick single to keep the strike. Cautious start from the big man who is on the cusp of an ODI record.

If you're used to seeing Jasprit Bumrah run up and jolt batsmen in ODI cricket, then you're up for some disappointment as he is not part of the ODI squad. Bhuvneshwar Kumar to open the bowling for India here. Chris Gayle takes the strike for West Indies who have Evin Lewis at the non-striker's end.

The top surface looks damp, weather around, shortened game. The team batting second will have an advantage: Virat Kohli

We would have bowled as well. But this is an opportunity for our batsmen to get some runs, fresh series, fresh start. Need to execute our batting and bowling plans, we have spoken a lot about the team's future, need some batting partnerships and give ourselves some chance: Jason Holder

Shreyas Iyer gets a game after warming the benches in the T20I series. The Delhi Capitals captain will bat at No. 4 for India today. No KL Rahul as Shikhar Dhawan gets back his opener's spot. No Yuzvendra Chahal as Kuldeep Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are the 2 spinners for India. Kedar Jadhav also included in the playing XI.

Virat Kohli calls it right at the toss once agian. India have opted to bowl first at the Providence Stadium. The rain has gone and the crowd is starting to fill up. It's a good day for cricket in Guyana.

The rain has stopped and the covers are being removed from the square. The pitch is still under the covers. The sun is shining bright but the rain clouds continue to remain as a threat. We should have the toss soon if it doesn't rain again at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.

The groundstaff are out in the middle. It's looking a lot brighter than before. And the rain has stopped at the Providence Stadium. "It's going to take at least an hour or more before an official news from the middle," says Vivian Richards on air.

Good news from Guyana. The rain has simmered down to a drizzle. But the outfield has taken a lot of water. The covers are very much out in the middle, covering the square. The players from the two teams are still at the dressing rooms.

Chris Gayle is on the cusp of becoming most capped one day international player for West Indies piping Brian Lara if he plays today. With 11 more runs, Jamaican cricketer Gayle will again pip Lara to become highest run-getter for the West Indies in the format. But against India, Gayle's record hasn't been impressive. He had scored at an average with 18.57.